The Ladies Corner

In our daily lives we must learn to use our “Faith Talk.” “Faith Talk” is positive talking. It is
speaking those things that are not as though they are. It is putting positive spins on negative
situations.
For example, if you are not having a good day and things don’t look like they are going to get
better, your “Faith Talk” kicks in and says, “My day is getting better and better right now. It is
not going to stay bad, and I thank God for making it better!” It is talking things into better, it is
declaring that good things are going to happen instead of bad.
Another part of “Faith Talk” is being thankful and grateful for what is happening in your life
although you may not see anything changing. For example this is what I call “Thankful Faith
Talk,” “Lord I thank you that everything is working out for my good. I don’t see how you are
going to work this situation out but I thank you that you are working it out and it is all good! I
am going to come out on top, I am going to succeed, I am going to overcome, and I thank you
because you are doing this for me right now!”
Start practicing your faith talk today, I dare you! By doing it, your life and the outlook on your
life will change forever!

Water is a key ingredient for healthy living and without it your body cannot perform optimally. It seems we are always hearing about how important it is to drink a lot of water. Our bodies constantly lose water- when we breathe, sweat, and go to the bathroom- so we need to replace it. If you are exercising outdoors when it is warm out- it is very important to drink extra water. Our bodies use water in all of its cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate its temperature and other bodily functions. It is said you should drink half your body weight in water daily, including one glass before every meal. (if you weighed 140lbs that would be 70 ounces daily!) It seems like a lot, however a sufficient amount of water keeps your complexion clear and glowing, and flushes toxins out of your body, aids in good digestion and healthy teeth.
Enjoy 100% juice – but do not overdo it! It is also a good idea to limit drinks like soda, iced tea, and other sugary beverages that may contribute to weight gain.

Everyone loves a good compliment; but make it sincere and specific: you never want to fake admiration. Be in the moment, look them in the eye and smile too! It is amazing how you could be the one to change someone’s day by telling them their shirt is nice, or that you love their shoes, you thought they gave a great speech at school, or how much you enjoyed a specific part of a meal to the cook. Don’t always compliment someone on their appearance; while it is nice to have someone point out these things, people don’t only want to be judged for the way they look. People love to be complimented on their passions! Try and find something you like about a person, and let them know.
We all have bad days, and we never know what people we may see at school, our family members or strangers are going through. The good nature of a compliment makes people feel seen and heard and it’s encouraging to someone to pay a compliment forward as well. It will also uplift your self-esteem to see someone smile- and sometimes they will express their gratitude in the kudos you kindly gave them.

I love, love, love the feeling of a brand new year. I literally feel a buzz in the air with the prospect of a brand new beginning. I know there’s not really anything different about January 1st than any other day, but it gives me a point to start new goals and a stopping point to let go of things that aren’t working. It’s just a great time to examine your life, determine your priorities, and design a plan to make the upcoming year better than ever.

What I really want out of the rest of this year is to focus on what will help me grow the most and to bring that momentum into 2018. My drive is stronger than ever, but things have yet to fall into place.

Spring is here! (hopefully spring weather will come along with it!) With trends changing almost daily… How do we keep up? How do we know which ones to choose? How do we keep some money in our pockets? How sway?